(dedicated to my poet friends from Sri Lanka at poemhunter)
the thousands massive dagobas
ornate pleasure gardens, exquisite sculpture
Buddhism’s gentle way, Indo-Aryan Sinhalese
river diversions, giant aqueducts
the miles long reservoirs channels
irrigation, hydraulics, water management
Tissa Wewa, Basawakkulama
Nuwara Wewa, Parakrama Samudhraya
Giritale, Minneriya, Kalawewa, Balaluwewa
Abayagiri Stupa
King Valagam Bahu
mountain of fearlessness
Jethavana Stupa
King Mahasen
largest stupa in Buddhist world
Ruwanveliseya Dagoba
King Dutugemunu
white dome shinning like a pearl
Thuparama Dagoba
King Devanampiyatissa
most ancient dagoba
Lovamahapaya
King Parakramabahu
1,600 pillars, in 40 rows
Kuttam Pokuna
the twin ponds
handsomest works
Bodhi tree
Theri Sangamitta
a national treasure
Cal Vihare
wonder, peace, serenity
colossal statues of Buddha
Nalanda Gedige
tantric carving of sensuous nature
amalgamation of Hindu and Buddhist architecture
Vatadage, exquisite circular relic house
Nissanka Lata Mandapaya, floral stone pillars
Kiri Vehera, best preserved of unrestored dagobas
Aukana Buddha, a stunning sight
most magnificent undamaged Budha image
stands beneath a canopy and amidst jungle surroundings
Demala Maha Seya, a shrive of noval design
Alahana Pirivena, a mediaeval centre of learning for monks
Lankatilleke Viharaya, unique style of brick architect work
Arankale, the forest hermitage
Ridigama,2,000 years old cave temple
Padeniya Temple, charming mediaeval temple
Anuradhapura
the first capital
a hydraulic civilization
a solid, hemispherical dome express
simplicity quintessence of Buddhism
picturesque lakes with irresistible charm
an amazing knowledge of trigonometry
an agricultural surplus, profits from trade
a lavish scale of religious, and public buildings
Mihintale
The Craddle of Buddhism
The Mountain of Mahinda
dotted rock shrines and rock dwellings
a great monastic city, chants of devotees
the first historically documented sanctuary
Polonnaruwa
mediaeval capital
three concentric walls
Sigiriya
the rock fortress, a royal citadel
patroyal palace, frescoes, summit of rock
Dambulla, a vast isolated rock mass
the large sweep of colorful paintings
which depict the Buddhist mythology
a recumbent Buddha
carved out of the living rock
largest number of Buddha statues
Kurunegala, the capital of Sinhala kings
surrounded by looming rocky outcrops
an interesting transit place
Sri Lanka Matha
Nil Mahanel, Junglefowl
My most beloved Sri Lanka
A wonderful dedication giving the readers a glimpse into Sri Lanka's history! 10! -Raj
Wonderful tribute to my mother land, thank you sir, and the knowledge you have gatherd about it, unbelievable. Great work. Thanks sharing.
Oh my God, this is great treasure trove, and what a research.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A nice piece of work. Keep it up and let us learn from you. Thank you. E.K.L.